I've read an article about becoming a maiko then a geiko the discipline they must have I really admire those wonderful and young ladies
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
Thank you for always watching my video. I am happy that you are interested in Japanese culture. I would like to continue to tell you about the charms of Japan. Thank you very much👍
@harrietlyall19914 жыл бұрын
🌸Oh wow! Don’t they look pretty! It just goes to show that immaculate grooming and a modest, courteous demeanour will never go out of fashion. These charming young ladies are an example to us all.
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your kind words. It motivates me a lot😊😊😊 I want to work even harder and keep getting better. Thank you very much.
@sdjones2954 жыл бұрын
@@annafilmproduction1143 Thanks again jonesshunta144@gmail.com keeping me updated
Thank you for posting this interesting documentary. It's good to see that traditions are being maintained. I love the kimonos and the hairstyles.
@unicornhime4 жыл бұрын
The other girls' enthusiasm at the beginning and the one maiko's smile at the very end were so sweet! Your videos are so lovely.
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
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@rachaelkent33033 жыл бұрын
I love seeing how happy the maiko are for her!!! So sweet and supportive.
@user-jm4pv3ph4h4 жыл бұрын
やはり日本の女性は着物よう似合う。伝統やねしかし。
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
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@user-ww6ir3ke3e Жыл бұрын
別の置き屋の襟変えを一緒にすることもあるんですねー!
@user-jl6ys7nk4y2 жыл бұрын
なんと引退した「菊夕さん」が画像の中にチラッとビックリ‼️
@btchplease93554 жыл бұрын
I literally see nothing but happiness around them
@JustMe-uc1lt4 жыл бұрын
Japan is so beautiful, it’s almost unbearable 💕
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
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@MrsTavington4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for recording these gorgeous videos and putting them on KZfaq. I miss Miyagawacho!
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment. I appreciate your kind words. I will make further efforts in making better videos.
@namenameson90654 жыл бұрын
Love Japan. I hope people in the west start to embrace their traditions like this before it's too late.
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
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@modtomodern4 жыл бұрын
And how would that occur? Study shamisen and nihon buyo for 15 years? There are people in North America studying the arts. So already done.
@namenameson90654 жыл бұрын
@@modtomodern The state of the arts in the west is not so good. Marxists have taken over, so all of the art being produced now is an attack on western traditions. Anyone who tries to revive western traditions through the arts is labelled a racist, a sexist, and every other 'ist' in the book. They get blacklisted and censored and even assaulted. Bomb threats are called on the venues. This kind of terrorism is how Communism takes over societies. Countries like China do the same thing to try to shut down Shen Yun, a traditional Chinese dance show that performs in the west. I wish it was as easy as you said, but we are at war and few people realize it.
@briansmith53914 жыл бұрын
@@namenameson9065 very good analysis Bob, as an American I can say that I know with certainty that there is a war going on, and I do see it over here.
@rubwann4 жыл бұрын
Emotion 💖. These women are living pieces of Art. Behind that beauty I think about the great work they do to keep alive japanese traditions. All my respect and love. 🙏
Your out doing yourself Anna! Keep up the great work, and thank you for sharing. Also Congrats to both Toshiemi-san, and Kikuyae-san on their Erikae, and the two Maiko's on their Misedashi. Wish them all the best of luck.
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
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@briansmith53914 жыл бұрын
These new Geishas are so Beautiful, I don't know a whole lot about the lifestyle but they look like walking life-size porcelain dolls, they move and act with such grace and style. I really would like to meet one someday.
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment😊😊😊 Please come to Japan when everything is settled. I think you would really enjoy visiting Japan. Thanks.
@redpelican73712 жыл бұрын
They are Geiko. We do not have Geisha in Kyoto. Thank you for your understanding.
First of all, the video quality is wonderful. Such a pleasure to see the geiko and maiko who work so hard to perfect their crafts. It's difficult to take your eyes off them !
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
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Most westerners do not know that those Kimonos cost over $20,000 usd. Most Japanese men pay more their wives Kimono's than the family car. (This is true, my wife is Japanese, her Kimono did cost me close to $20,000.) However my F250 cost me more than that, however we can't put her INTO my F250 in her Kimono, too high up. LOL So Kimono wins over F250
@micky4fun3 жыл бұрын
@Brent Barnhart : Like Western clothes, Japanese kimonos cover a wide range of prices. There are some that are inexpensive, reasonably priced. Likewise, there are others at the top end which -- for numerous reasons -- cost thousands and thousands of Yens, often not worn but for exhibition purposes only.
@brentbarnhart58273 жыл бұрын
@@micky4fun Obviously they cover from cheap to expensive, but what you are speaking about "put on exhibition purposes only," I don't know any Japanese who "exhibits" their Kimono's... it is their CLOTHING. We don't exhibit our Levi's in the united States anymore than they their Kimonos, silly comment. My mother and wife WEAR their $15,000 to $20,000 Kimonos, it is their clothing. Many young people today "rent' their Kimonos for special graduations, etc. which is a fairly "new thing."
@brentbarnhart58273 жыл бұрын
@@micky4fun I suggested my wife "exhibit" one of her Kimono's at our ranch in America, in a room I wanted to put in Tatami floors and decorate it in a Japanese style, and she thought I had "lost my mind," put her expensive Kimono on exhibit, NO WAY. It is carefully stored away, not even put on a hanger. (They have a special way of packaging them up.)
@micky4fun3 жыл бұрын
Brent: I just have one last comment -- do you think anybody here really cares how much you paid for your wife's kimono or why/how she wears it? Or that you purchased a F250? Seriously doubt it. If you are both happy, that is all that matters. It's your money.
@brentbarnhart58273 жыл бұрын
@@micky4fun You seem to be the one who said expensive kimonos are on exhibit. As if you had any idea. And my comment factual and informative only until your feelings got hurt so you had to spin my words. Go grow up.
Magnificent! we need to keep this tradition, more Maiko's!
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@paulmaybe69074 жыл бұрын
So nice to see the Wonderful Culture and Uniqueness off Japan. The outfits have so much colour. Your video is so clear. Thank you for sharing. Your work is appreciated
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
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@paulmaybe69074 жыл бұрын
@@annafilmproduction1143 you work hard, always a wonderful production and good information about what you've videod. A pleasure to watch and learn more about culture, scenery and more. Thank you.
@SuperShinkazu4 жыл бұрын
Anna, as expected your video is marvelous. Thank you so very much for sharing. I love watching them.
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
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Just re-watched this and noticed @ 7:03 that you got Yukina(Kikuyu). Nice too see she is doing well.
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
Thank you for telling me good information.
@jjs23514 жыл бұрын
Yes ! So good to see her. I've watched the documentary on her several times.
@Not_hereanymore4 жыл бұрын
I thought she got retired to get married???
@jjs23514 жыл бұрын
@@Not_hereanymore She did - but as shown in the video, she is wearing ordinary clothes
@A.E.Segura4 жыл бұрын
@@jjs2351 is she the one with the green/teal sweater?
@MrsTavington3 жыл бұрын
Wow at 7:12 that's former Miyagawacho geiko Kikuyuu in the green sweater!! It escaped my notice the first time. ^^
@dyeu44 жыл бұрын
美しい・・・
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
コメント誠にありがとうございます!!
@markusskand97732 жыл бұрын
So Elegant !
@user-ck9ws8up1j4 жыл бұрын
I'm more interested in the man having a thick beard as I've never seen a guy like that in the specific scene before. Still those 3 people look quite gorgeous.
@alessomartinez20764 жыл бұрын
I have also same curiosidad but I haven't found any comment about it.
@totallyawesome75484 жыл бұрын
thank you for giving us a glimpse into the lives of geiko and maiko-san. they seem so mysterious. I always wonder what is happening behind those sliding doors.
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
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@20PINKluvr4 жыл бұрын
They're greeting the ochaya (teahouse) owners and their teachers as well to let them know about their transition and to thank them for helping them with their careers. This I read in mineko iwasakis book..and her having to do the same during her transitions from minarai to full fledged maiko, geiko, etc
@Alex1969able4 жыл бұрын
Im surprised that even japanese people shoot lot of pics, i thought that for them seeing a maiko or geisha would be absolutely normal. An at 0:37 even a maiko is taking pics of the geisha :D. Anyway, they are so graceful, beautiful and polite
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
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@micky4fun3 жыл бұрын
Normal? Not really. It might come as surprise to many here that most Japanese have never seen a geisha. Geishas are in fact a very rare sight as there are only a few hundred left in Japan. I have been fortunate enough to encounter a couple of "real" geishas while visiting Tokyo. (Warning! There are many fake geishas around which may look like geishas but are really not, including tourists that dress up as geishas walking around Tokyo and elsewhere in Japan.).
😳 thats Kikuyu/Yukina from BBC Becoming a Geisha in the green shirt! 💗
@IGUniverse4 жыл бұрын
I,m a big fan of toshiemi. She eis so gracefull, i follow this 2 erikae and 2 mishedashi by pictures on a face page call my kyoto photo, is really nice to see it on video is great. Thank you vey much.
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
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@donaldchavez20324 жыл бұрын
I've been watching documentaries and learning about this tradition....its quite fascinating and beautiful....I love learning about different traditions different cultures....from stefanie Perez
게이코가 된 신고식 같은거겠죠?🥰 글구 저 수염난 남자분~ 마이코,게이코씨들 머리 해주고,기모노 입히는걸 방송에서 본 것 같아요🤗
@royfokker77364 жыл бұрын
Interesante video... Extraño, pero interesante... ✌👍♥...
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
¡Hola! Me alegro de que te haya gustado👍👍👍
@mplussant4 жыл бұрын
Ahhh!...the old ways!...
@yurinishimura3894 жыл бұрын
おきばりやっしゃ!!
@user-sc7fe5it4w3 жыл бұрын
高橋さんすごいなぁ…
@sdjones2954 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for your time and consideration and I look forward to hearing from you
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
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@senyavenya54094 жыл бұрын
Как прекрасно !
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
Большое спасибо!
@user-qt4gz4ck8j4 жыл бұрын
貴重な投稿を有難うございます。 🇯🇵ヽ(´▽`)/🇯🇵
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
いつもご視聴くださり誠にありがとうございます!! とても励みになります。
@HoleHunter90012 жыл бұрын
why do they go to many houses?
@belmarmom4 жыл бұрын
I was hoping to see Toshiemi and Kikuyae's erikae. Thanks for sharing this wonderful glimpse of these very special days.. I love the Komaya girls. They're so upbeat and lively. I prefer the chaperone from Gion Kobu. This otokoshi/chaperone was walking so fast that the geiko had to almost run to keep up with him.
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
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@user-kz4ip4he5u2 жыл бұрын
11月4日お店出しみたいなので是非撮っていただきたいです。
@itsmesumera4 жыл бұрын
Wow very beautiful 👰👰
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much😊
@steffenanke24853 жыл бұрын
The wonderful maikos from minute 7.50 are Kohatsu-san and Kotsuro-san, to be seen in the " Maikotheater " youtube channel.
@fontanayoung83753 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to meet some geishas and okiyas. Plus to learn some of arts they do .
@mplussant4 жыл бұрын
Americans bow not to kings and queens,..but only to Geishas!...
@kyotomaiko1234 жыл бұрын
The quolity is amaging. I also filmed the same video as this one !
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. I'm happy you enjoy this video. I enjoyed your video.I subscribed your channel. Thanks😊😊😊
These past two videos have been so enlightening. The "art", training and dedication of this achievement is beyond what most of us can even comprehend. This and your previous video with the Rose ceremony was absolutely beautiful....simple and pure. As we all strive to live our lives in this pattern. As always, you have captured this like no other. A sincere Thank you... Arigatou gozimasu.
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
It is such an honor to be able to have you say such a thing. I want to work even harder and keep getting better. I want to get a deeper understanding of Japanese cultures. Thanks.
@denischadima11754 жыл бұрын
@steve gale Even after the deed has been already done, while the situation continues it's natural to use ありがとうございます. This is typical mistake for beginner learners because they stick to that ありがとうございました is past form but ありがとうございます can be used for the past deed when the conclusion of the deed still exists. In this case, this video still exists on KZfaq, so ありがとうございます is more natural. I passed N1 of JLPT, graduated from university in Japan and work at Japanese company but I don't feel ありがとうございます is wrong when I first saw the sentence. I asked this to my Japanese co-workers in today's lunch time, but all of them agreed with me. Plus, Japanese people in this comment use ありがとうございます actually.
@denischadima11754 жыл бұрын
@steve gale すごいですね(悪い意味で)。JLPTが出来るから流暢に話せるとは思っていませんよ。私はちゃんと大学で日本語で講義を勉強し、会社では日本語を使って仕事をしています。だから、そう言っているのです。 90年代以前と以後でそんなに違いがある訳ないでしょう。少なくとも私は90年代以前の日本人と以後の日本人と話してそう感じません。 あと私がそのことに尋ねた同僚は皆1970年代に生まれたのが2人、1960年代に生まれたのが1人です。だから、あなたの指摘は値しませんね。仮にあなたの主張が正しいとすると、彼らが私に同意した事実と矛盾します。 じゃああなたが日本語を書けばいいんじゃないですか?私の同僚は京都の人間で1960年代に生まれ、京都弁を話すが私は話してて理解できます。あなたは日本語が時代によって違うと理解しているようですが少なくともここ100年程は互いに理解できない違いはないです。私は三島由紀夫や川端康成等の昔の小説を読むが理解できます。 あなたの日本語が理解されないのはただ下手なだけなのではないでしょうか。是非日本語で会話しましょう。あなたが書いた日本語を私が理解できなければそれで終わりでしょう。
@denischadima11754 жыл бұрын
@steve gale 私の母国語は英語ではありません。そして、私は英語よりも日本語の方が得意です。ですから日本語で話して頂けますか? そして、後生なので私のおかしな日本語の部分を示して説明して頂けるとありがたいです。
@paulmiller50374 жыл бұрын
@@annafilmproduction1143 Anna, it was not my intention to have the above conversation take place, and ruin this thread on your video. I removed my reply to the other two people. My sincere apologies.
@josephbevacqua92174 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@josephbevacqua92174 жыл бұрын
+@@annafilmproduction1143 what video this
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment. Erikae (襟替え, the turning of the collar) is a ceremony where a maiko (an apprentice geisha) becomes a geisha and begins to wear the white collar of a geisha instead of the red worn by apprentices. Her hairstyle would also be changed from the ofuku-style to the shimada worn by older women. Misedashi (店だし, making business public) in Japan is a ceremony where a shikomi (an aspiring geiko) becomes a maiko (an apprentice geiko) and officially begins their career. After the ceremony is over the maiko will be guided through the streets by an otokoshi-san (male dresser) to their teachers and other okiya to thank them for their support and let them know they have debuted. Thanks.
@josephbevacqua92174 жыл бұрын
+@@annafilmproduction1143 there face
@siohbon23 жыл бұрын
Hi. I watch a lot of videos seeing the geisha and the maiko going into various locations. I am curious to know exactly what they are doing? Is it to let the businesses know that they are available to perform?I’ve never seen a gentleman walking with the ladies. I’m curious as to his function.
@donaldchavez20324 жыл бұрын
Oh wow yukina is no longer following her dream!!!☹slightly sad however happy she got married! Such a wonderful girl ...such dedication....from Stefanie Perez
@shakirshafiqzainuddin93723 жыл бұрын
I mean like, I am pretty sure that she already achieved her dream in becoming a maiko and already graduated into a geiko. I think she is just turning into a new leaf. Besides, she still works there basically.
Hi. Why do enter from one house to another?Great video. Thanks for sharing.
@user-se9xw3or6i4 жыл бұрын
Joselito Calugay They did greetings to owners of okiya okiya means maiko and geiko's house. It's like show business agency for maiko and geiko. they're finally becoming a geisha. so they said "thanks for okasan and please keep in touch from now on." they said "Ookini Okasan" Ookini = Thank you in Kansai dialect Okasan= mother
@litocalugay34734 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kiki. Planning to go next year.Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
@ravennas.27364 жыл бұрын
@@user-se9xw3or6i thanks I was wondering about it too. Makes sense for the girls to be introduced to different agencies. They're so pretty and feminine. In the U.S. we've unfortunately lost a lot of our femininity.
@user-se9xw3or6i4 жыл бұрын
Ravenna S. Most of Japanese women too. I'm a girl living in Tokyo, Now Watching the big bang theory on Netflix and eating Indian curry from Uber eats. These girls are not typical japanese girls. I respect them but i can't believe they didn't graduate high school. If you interested in this Hanamachi culture, i recommended you this comic books "Maiko san chi o Makanaisan" www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=141010
@litocalugay34734 жыл бұрын
Do they receive enough pay for being Maiko san or Geiko san?
@rarepearl90044 жыл бұрын
Love it. Btw what if they are christians?
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment.
@user-fw7ep5ve9r4 жыл бұрын
Кто знает, напишите, что происходит ? Мужчина, охранник, руководитель ? Первый раз вижу.
I love japan. But can some one explain to me what is happing in this video
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment. Erikae (襟替え, the turning of the collar) is a ceremony where a maiko (an apprentice geisha) becomes a geisha and begins to wear the white collar of a geisha instead of the red worn by apprentices. Her hairstyle would also be changed from the ofuku-style to the shimada worn by older women. Misedashi (店だし, making business public) in Japan is a ceremony where a shikomi (an aspiring geiko) becomes a maiko (an apprentice geiko) and officially begins their career. After the ceremony is over the maiko will be guided through the streets by an otokoshi-san (male dresser) to their teachers and other okiya to thank them for their support and let them know they have debuted. Thanks.
@wilmapagan34344 жыл бұрын
Anna Film Production thank you for this explanation! They are so lovely!😊
@ritaboler16914 жыл бұрын
Who is the man and what is his role.
@Not_hereanymore4 жыл бұрын
He announce the arrival of the girls , so then the girls can introduce themselves to every okiya and ochaya. Is like the old fashion announcement at balls and galas...kinda
@ritaboler16914 жыл бұрын
@@Not_hereanymore thank you for the information.
@20PINKluvr4 жыл бұрын
A chaperone from reading another comment
@Mean_Jean2 жыл бұрын
7:03 Kikuyu came for a visit?
@kittiyakulap14794 жыл бұрын
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@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
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@akazaynab4 жыл бұрын
7:02 OMG THAT'S YUKINA-SAN 😍😍😍😍 I remember her when she wasn't even a maiko yet oh myyyyy • kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gdh0ereG0pjacpc.html
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment😊
@moushimoushi89634 жыл бұрын
Omg you're right!! I read your comment and I was like "What do you mean? Yukina-san hasn't practiced in years!" I figured she would still be close with her old kagai and old okiya but this is the first time I've actually seen her participating in such a big event. She looks fantastic!!
@dadaartful4 жыл бұрын
Anna excellent filming and editing, as always a five star production. I'm curious to know the name of the taller Maiko in her Misedashi, anyone? thank you.
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your kind words. It motivates me a lot😊😊😊 Probably she is Kotsuru-san. Thank you very much.
Thank you for your comment. Erikae (襟替え, the turning of the collar) is a ceremony where a maiko (an apprentice geisha) becomes a geiko and begins to wear the white collar of a geiko instead of the red worn by apprentices. Her hairstyle would also be changed from the ofuku-style to the shimada worn by older women. Misedashi (店だし, making business public) in Japan is a ceremony where a shikomi (an aspiring geiko) becomes a maiko (an apprentice geiko) and officially begins their career. After the ceremony is over the maiko will be guided through the streets by an otokoshi-san (male dresser) to their teachers and other okiya to thank them for their support and let them know they have debuted. Thanks.
@seki5373 жыл бұрын
7:01 Kikuyuさんですよね!?
@itsmesumera4 жыл бұрын
Iam India girl wow so beautiful
@annafilmproduction11434 жыл бұрын
Thank you for always watching my video. I'm glad that you enjoyed this video😊😊😊
@itsmesumera4 жыл бұрын
Wellcome i always watching your videos
@micky4fun3 жыл бұрын
Interesting. What is the male escort accompanying the two young ladies (I think they are both geikos) called? What is his role? Must say that it’s not often I’ve seen a man with such a beard in Japan. He looks handsome and very elegantly dressed too. おもしろい。 2人の若い女性(どちらも芸者だと思います)に同行する男性の付き添いは何と呼ばれますか?彼の役割は何ですか?日本でそんなひげの男性を見たことがないことは間違いありません。彼はハンサムでとてもエレガントな服装もしている。
@moushimoushi89633 жыл бұрын
He's a member of the Kenban of Miyagawacho. You can kind of think of the Kenban as the governing board. They basically track everything and help with organizing big events. If it's not a member of the Kenban, it's the Otokoshi, the dresser, but I'm pretty sure he's from the Kenban.
@shofuji0233 жыл бұрын
He is a dresser(Otokoshi 男衆). There is a new documentary on KZfaq about him. The link is: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oayqnLKdlta2oI0.html&ab_channel